Postcode Analysis South Norfolk, East of England

LONGWATER LANE, NR8 5AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONGWATER LANE, NR8 5AH.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

307

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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8/10
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4/10
workEmployment
7/10
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3/10
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4/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NR8 5AH spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NR8 5AH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Longwater Lane, 0.3km from Costessey in Costessey. Administratively it sits within Old Costessey ward and the South Norfolk constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in NR8, NR8 5AH offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £320k.

Census 2021 statistics for NR8 5AH are sourced from Output Area E00136943 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR8 5AH. The average age is 50.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.4%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 285,000

2 sales · Mean £ 285,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

NR8 5AH has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences7
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1

school Local Schools

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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Costessey

Good319 pupils0.2 km
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Ormiston Victory Academy

Outstanding1266 pupils1.0 km
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Costessey Primary School

Good603 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Bush Public House0.7 km
  • The Harte Of Costessey0.4 km
  • West End Cue Club0.2 km
  • Costessey Park Golf Club0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Happy Valley0.2 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Hart Stores0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Norwich7.5 km
  • Wymondham12.0 km
  • Salhouse12.7 km